Alaturca Restaurant Turc draws wide praise for excellent food and service, generous portions and reasonable prices, with guests noting a clean, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Dishes such as iskender, doner, lamb kebabs, manti, lahmacun and soups like mercimek corbasi are repeatedly described as delicious, fresh and well prepared, often accompanied by good bread and salads. The dining experience is frequently framed as authentic Turkish culture brought to life through the cuisine, music and welcoming ambiance, making many feel at home or transported to Turkey. While most feedback is highly positive, a few mentions point to crowds during peak times and a desire for slightly more staff to maintain quick, attentive service. Overall, the restaurant is regarded as a top Turkish spot in Montreal, offering high quality food, attentive service and strong value that encourages repeat visits.
Disclaimer: This is a very honest review. I know running a restaurant is hard, so I'm saying this with respect.
I ordered a mixed doner plate & a lentil soup on UberEats. First thing, the packaging was bad; the salad juice spilled everywhere in the bag. Also, the salad itself was mostly onions, & the rest tasted unfresh & very bland, the veggies were all soggy. The lentil soup was honestly SO awful. It had zero lentil flavor , it tasted like turmeric water. I make lentil soup regularly, so I know what it's supposed to taste like. I added a lot of salt & black pepper to it & it was still not edible.
The doner meat & chicken were sitting on extremely oily bulgur with no flavor. Everything tasted like old frying oil. The meat & chicken didn't look fresh either. I was really hungry & genuinely looking forward to a healthy meal, but all I could taste was grease.
I hate being that person & leaving a negative review, but this was EXTREMELY disappointing. I ended up throwing everything away, which I hate doing. The only edible thing was the bread. It will be my lesson to cook at home.
This evening we went to this little hidden resto called Alaturca, i have to admit that I was so surprised with quality of the ingredients & the final result.
The service was perfect, the waitress was very attentive on our happiness.
The place was so clean & smells good.
I can't stop to say that I was very impressed.
I have to come back for the baklava because you had not, but to try more dishes.
Soup was awesome, the salad was so soft & the vinegar so light, everything so fresh!!!
Thanks a lot for that.
The food is beyond description, fresh & delicious, desserts as well. The only downside was that it was crowded & we felt neglected. Only two serving ladies, who were very gentle, smiling & were doing their best, simply could not be everywhere at the same time. Maybe the owner should consider to keep more serving people during weekend.
I had lunch at Alaturca Restaurant Turc, & it was an amazing experience from start to finish! From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by the friendly staff, creating a cozy & inviting atmosphere. I tried the manti, mixed doner kebab, & Turkish coffee, & everything was absolutely delicious-fresh, high-quality ingredients, & generous portions at a very reasonable price. Definitely recommended!
Food is fresh & delicious, & plates are generous. Service is fast, excellent, & always with a smile. This place is just amazing. Food is cooked just like home. Very much recommended.
It was a great experience, they serve great authentic Turkish food. All their products are fresh & home made. We tried almost everything on the menu & all of them were perfect, their meat & bread is really tasty. Their prices are also great for the big portion they serve. The service is also very attentive & nice. We had a great evening at Alaturca.
Spectacular 🌷 the food is fresh & tasty 😋 we enjoyed all the dishes. The place is clean & service is excellent. I highly recommend start from the soup with warm bread & bulgur is made so well . chapeau🙏
May 23, 2024
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My family & I went here for Mother's Day & we were not disappointed. The food is unbelievable it is as fresh as it gets & u can taste the quality. The meats were juicy & very tasty the soup was a must have & the bread they use is just as good as it can get. The service we had from MYA & TINA was one of the best service we ever had they were smiling & so generous with us in everything we needed or asked for. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant & I recommend it to everyone
Went there for Mother's Day with family Nice & friendly place Got served by Tina & Amina They were amazing with service The food is fresh & authentic & we ordered a variety & everything was so good U need to try kunaifai it's a must
First time here, very smiley service, food was extremely fresh (they even made the salad to order) Absolutely recommended! Best turkish kunefe & adana ive had in canada
Food is your standard Turkish fare from the St-Leonard area. The salads, the bulgur & the chicken are good. Fries are frozen type, would be much better if freshly cut. Overall, worth it. Update: Went back & the place looks much nicer than its predecessor's. New owner is kind, unlike the rude former owner & has remodelled the place which looks cleaner & brighter.
